Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 35838
Photovoltaics
Tabled: 5 March 2025
Answered: 10 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate his Department has made of the obsolescence date of the current generation of photovoltaic panels.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe lifespan of a solar panel can vary depending on environmental factors and standards of maintenance. Typically, the panels have a guaranteed lifespan of 25 years, though many will continue to produce electricity reliably after that point. Decisions abo...
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